{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"RTTR-0013 Optimism is More Than Positive Thinking, But Its Required to Thrive","description":"pisode: RTTR013 | Optimism is more than positive thinking, but its required to Thrive     We grow up learning about optimism and pessimism, yet we really do not understand their definition as they relate to how we can thrive in life.   In this episode of Run Toward The Roar, John talks about the real meaning of optimism and how it is so much more than positive thinking. John gives us analysis of how worry affects us, physically and mentally, as well an easy to drink visualization of what we are focusing on our minds.   Learn about refining our optimism, and a very clear distinction between control, lead, and power to help guide us in finding a healthy balance and the clarity to get started.       What to expect in this episode:   00:30 \u2013 How worry works on our mind. 04:25 \u2013 The benefits of worry 06:53 \u2013 What we focus our minds on. 10:14 \u2013 The Stockdale Paradox 11:55 \u2013 Growth and Optimism 14:13 \u2013 The construct of self-efficacy 16:19 \u2013 Refining our optimism, reframing the setbacks. 21:06 \u2013 Difficulty of finding a healthy balance 24:46 \u2013 On Control, Lead, and Power. 28:25 \u2013 Inspirational stories with clients 34:34 \u2013 Your locus of control     About John Robertson: John Robertson is one of the leading Coaches, Consultants and Speakers that Leaders in the workplace look to \u201cwhen things start to feel like they\u2019re falling apart\u201d due to issues with their staff, support systems and company \u201cethos\u201d (character and habit driven behaviors that either make or break an organization during times of crisis). Find out more about his THRIVE-based Books, Trainings and Resources here.   Driven by a \u201crecognition of others\u2019 strengths\u201d and a deep-seeded faith in their ability to find their way through even the most challenging of times\u2014 John creates an intensely inspiring environment for recovery, optimization, and triumph.   With over 30 years of experience leading large groups through his involvement in the church alongside shepherding public-service organizations (such as Townships, Firefighters, Police and First Responders) through their own points of crisis and transition, John is counted on time and time again as \u201cthe steady voice of reason during even the most challenging of storms\u201d.       Connect with John Robertson:      Websites: https:\/\/runtowardtheroar.online\/resources-download                      https:\/\/fortlog.co\/          Email: Hello@fortlog.co     ","author_name":"Run Toward The Roar","author_url":"https:\/\/runtowardtheroar.online\/run-toward-the-road-podcast","html":"